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Robert Stephenson

Willington Quay, Northumberland 1803 - London 1859
Early railway engineer. The only son of George Stephenson, the 'Father of Railways', he built on the achievements of his father. Robert has been called the greatest engineer of the 19th century
(Wikipedia)

Carlo Marochetti
1871

Description

Bronze statue of Stephenson standing, in frock coat suit, his left hand resting on his side, his right hand holding a scroll.

Inscription(s)

ROBERT STEPHENSON

born
october 16th. 1803.
died
october 12th. 1859.

London - Robert Stephenson

Sculptor

Baron Carlo (Charles) Marochetti (Turin 1805 - Passy 1867) Italian-French sculptor, born in Turin, but raised in Paris as a French citizen (Wikipedia).

Sources & Information

Wikipedia, List of public art in Camden.
John Blackwood, London's Immortals: The Complete Outdoor Commemorative Statues (London: Savoy, 1989), p. 158-159.
George L. Gomme, Return of outdoor memorials in London (London: City Council, 1910) (through Internet Archive).
John Blackwood, London's Immortals: The Complete Outdoor Commemorative Statues (London: Savoy, 1989), p. 158-159.
Andrew Kershman, London's Monuments (London: Metro Publ., 2013), p. 354.
Peter Matthews, London's Statues and Monuments (Botley: Shire, 2012), p. 179-180.

Locatie (N 51°31'39" - W 0°8'0") (Satellite view: Google Maps)

Item Code: gblo007; Photograph: 3 August 2014
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